8 module horizontal (HZ) concealed GI metal box for modular switches — sits flush in the wall, with knock-outs, capped screw lugs and an earth screw.
- Holds up to 8 modules, laid out as one long horizontal row of 8 modules.
- Galvanised (GI) steel — zinc-coated to resist rust in damp, freshly plastered walls.
- Rigid steel body keeps its shape while the wall is plastered, so the plate sits straight.
- Pre-punched knock-outs on the sides, top, bottom and back for PVC conduit (typically 20 or 25 mm).
- Screw lugs fitted with protective caps that keep plaster out of the threads.
- Earth screw inside the box for the protective-earth wire.
- Pairs with an 8 module HZ cover plate and frame, such as our Bingo plate with base.
A concealed box — also called a flush box, modular box, GI box or back box — is fixed inside the wall before plastering. Your modular switches, sockets and fan regulators mount on it, and the cover plate finishes the switchboard flush with the wall.
This 8 module HZ size is laid out as one long horizontal row of 8 modules. It is the usual choice for main bedroom and living-room boards where a long, horizontal plate is wanted.
What fits in an 8 module box
- Four switches, a fan regulator and a 2-module socket.
- Six switches and a 2-module socket.
Module widths vary a little between switch ranges (some 16A sockets take 3 modules), so count the modules of the switches you plan to use before choosing the size, and leave a module or two spare for later.
Where to use it
- New homes, flats and villas wired in concealed PVC conduit.
- Offices, shops, clinics, hotels, schools and other commercial interiors.
- Renovation work where walls are chased for new switch and socket points.
How to install
- Chase the wall so the front edge of the box will sit flush with the finished plaster.
- Open only the knock-outs you need and bring the conduit in with a bush or coupler.
- Set the box level in mortar and leave the lug caps on until plastering is finished.
- Connect the earth wire to the earth screw, wire the modules and screw the plate frame to the lugs.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an 8 module HZ concealed box used for?
- It holds up to 8 modules of modular switches and sockets inside the wall, behind an 8 module HZ cover plate — for example four switches, a fan regulator and a 2-module socket.
- What does "8 module HZ" mean?
- HZ stands for horizontal: all eight modules sit in one long row. It needs an 8 module horizontal plate — not an 8 module square (two rows of four) plate.
- What does "module" mean for switch boxes?
- A module is the standard width of one modular switch. A one-way switch uses one module; most 6A sockets and fan regulators use two.
- GI metal box or PVC box — which is better?
- A GI box is stiffer, does not deform when the wall is plastered, handles heat better and can be earthed with its earth screw. PVC boxes are lighter and cheaper. For long-lasting concealed wiring, most electricians prefer GI.
- Will any brand of switch plate fit this box?
- Pick a plate with the same module count. Screw-hole spacing can differ between switch ranges, so a plate from a matching range — such as our Bingo 8 module HZ plate with base — fits best.
- When should a concealed box be fixed?
- After the conduit is laid and before plastering, so its front edge ends up flush with the finished wall.
- At what height is a switch box fixed?
- Commonly with the bottom of the box about 1.25 m above the finished floor (the CPWD guideline for switchboards), unless your design says otherwise.
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